Tides Today & Tomorrow in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, July 21, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA.
Next low tide : 11:51 pm (1.4 ft)
Next high tide : in 1h 24m at 4:03 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:00 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:58 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (53% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #9410079
Common Questions About Tides

Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides - Feb 1985

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Fri5:415.28:003.11:21-0.46:485:25Waxing Gibbous1Fri
2Sat6:255.78:303.41:55-0.86:485:26Waxing Gibbous2Sat
3Sun7:066.08:593.612:422.22:29-1.26:475:27Waxing Gibbous3Sun
4Mon7:466.39:303.81:272.03:02-1.56:465:27Full Moon4Mon
5Tue8:266.410:024.02:111.73:35-1.56:455:28Full Moon5Tue
6Wed9:076.310:354.22:551.54:08-1.46:455:29Full Moon6Wed
7Thu9:495.911:104.43:421.34:42-1.06:445:30Waning Gibbous7Thu
8Fri10:355.311:474.64:341.25:15-0.56:435:31Waning Gibbous8Fri
9Sat11:274.55:321.25:480.26:425:32Waning Gibbous9Sat
10Sun12:294.812:303.66:431.16:240.86:415:33Third Quarter10Sun
11Mon1:184.92:032.88:181.07:051.56:405:34Third Quarter11Mon
12Tue2:185.04:232.510:080.68:042.16:395:35Third Quarter12Tue
13Wed3:295.16:302.711:320.09:422.46:385:36Third Quarter13Wed
14Thu4:415.37:273.112:33-0.56:375:37Waning Crescent14Thu
15Fri5:455.68:033.41:21-0.96:365:38Waning Crescent15Fri
16Sat6:385.88:343.612:222.22:01-1.16:355:39Waning Crescent16Sat
17Sun7:235.99:023.81:122.02:37-1.26:345:39New Moon17Sun
18Mon8:025.99:293.91:541.73:08-1.16:335:40New Moon18Mon
19Tue8:385.89:544.02:321.53:35-0.96:325:41New Moon19Tue
20Wed9:115.510:194.13:071.44:00-0.66:315:42New Moon20Wed
21Thu9:425.110:434.13:401.34:21-0.26:305:43Waxing Crescent21Thu
22Fri10:134.611:064.24:151.34:410.26:295:44Waxing Crescent22Fri
23Sat10:444.011:294.24:511.35:000.76:285:45Waxing Crescent23Sat
24Sun11:203.511:544.25:331.45:161.16:265:46Waxing Crescent24Sun
25Mon12:062.96:261.45:291.66:255:46Waxing Crescent25Mon
26Tue12:274.11:302.37:461.55:312.06:245:47First Quarter26Tue
27Wed1:154.19:551.26:235:48First Quarter27Wed
28Thu2:294.211:220.76:225:49First Quarter28Thu
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (9410079)

Common Questions About Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA today?

Slack tide in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA is approximately 7:57 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA?

Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 53% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA?

Tide predictions for Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA?

Tide data for Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA is sourced from NOAA Station #9410079. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=9410079.

What is the moon phase in Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA is First Quarter (53% illuminated). This places Avalon, Santa Catalina Island, CA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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